OMSI PLAY LABS:

Does your child love experimenting, learning, and creating? Then we hope you will register for UCP Oregon’s next “Play Lab” event at OMSI! 

Thanks to the generosity of OMSI and their sponsors, Play Labs are completely FREE to UCP families! This include parking fees, museum admission for the entire family on the Play Lab date, and a year-long OMSI Family Membership.

Each Play Lab session begins with a family meet-and-greet and a read-aloud. Sessions include whole-group and hands-on activities for your littlest learners. Families can make observations, explore chemical reactions, meet insects, play with patterns, or build towers!
​Play Labs are a wonderful chance to meet and connect in a small group setting with other parents and families raising children with CP or another disability.

upcoming play labs

Thank you so much for your interest in OMSI Play Labs!
We’ve wrapped up our sessions for 2025, but we’re already looking ahead.
Stay tuned — we can’t wait to share new Play Lab opportunities with you in 2026!

PAST PLAY LABS:

  • Saturday, November 1, 10-11:30am (English)
  • Sunday, October 19, 10-11:30am (Spanish)
  • Saturday, October 11, 2025; 10-11:30am (English)
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025; 10-11:30am (Spanish)
  • Saturday, March 1, 2025; 10-11:30am (English)
  • Saturday, February 1, 2025; 10-11:30am (English)

HELPFUL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

​What are Play Labs?

  • Interactive and engaging sessions designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents to explore early math and science concepts together.
  • Activities, song, story time, and a snack (~90min).
  • Limited to 20 participants (adults + children).
  • Free OMSI admission for the whole family on the day of the Play Lab.
  • Free year-long OMSI Family Membership.

Is my child or family eligible?

  • Families who are raising a child with CP or another disability are eligible. 
  • Play Labs are intended for children ages 3-6 and their caregiver(s) due to the structure and design of activities and concepts. However, ALL children are welcome. If you have questions on whether or not your child may enjoy the session, please reach out!
  • The whole family is welcome to come and explore the museum.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?

  • Register below using the button link.
  • Tickets are required for family members participating in the Play Lab.
  • Other family members exploring the museum do not need tickets, but will receive a wristband at check-in.
  • Play Labs have a maximum capacity of 20 participants due to the size of the classroom and tickets help us track attendance.

do we have to pay for parking?

  • Parking is free with a parking pass. You can pick up a parking pass when you arrive to display inside your vehicle.
  • Look for the UCP Oregon Play Lab sign at the drive-through in front of the building or just inside the front doors.

QUESTIONS?

Contact UCP's Family Support Coordinator (Grace Tunning) at 503-777-4166, or email her below.